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BERKSHIRE EAST South River Rd., Charlemont | 413.339.6617 | info@berkshireeast.com | www.berkshireeast.com VERTICAL DROP 1180 ft TRAILS 45 total SNOWBOARD AREA half-pipe and terrain park SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 100 percent LIFTS one quad, one triple, two doubles, and a wire rope tow HOURS Mon. and Tues. from 9 am to 4:30 pm, Weds. and Thurs. from 9 am to 9 pm, Fri. from 9 am to 10 pm, Sat. from 8:30 am to 10 pm, and Sun. from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm RATES weekday LIFTS, $25, $15 for seniors; weekends, $42, $35 for students, $25 for children 6-12, $25 for seniors. Reduced-price tickets are available for afternoon and night skiing RENTALS skis $25, $20 for children under 13; snowboards $30 and $25 INSTRUCTION group ski lessons $25/hour, private ski lessons $45/hour, group snowboard lessons $25/hour, private snowboard lessons $45/hour

BLANDFORD SKI AREA Rte. 23, Blandford | 413.848.2860, or 413.568.4341 for snow conditions. | Operated by the Springfield Ski Club, Blandford is the oldest continuously operating club-owned ski area in North America. | sales@skiblandford.org | www.skiblandford.org VERTICAL DROP 465 ft TRAILS 26 total; 40 percent novice, 50 percent intermediate, 10 percent expert SNOWBOARD AREA new terrain park SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 80 percent LIFTS three double chairs and a beginner tow HOURS Fri., Sat., Sun., and school vacations from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Night skiing in Jan. and Feb. on Mon. and Weds. from 3 to 9 pm, and on Fri. from 8:30 am to 9 pm RATES LIFTS, full day $37, $32 for juniors; half day $30, $25 for juniors; $22 all day Fri. (non-holidays), beginner lift $15. Night skiing $15 for non-members Call mountain for rental and INSTRUCTION information, or visit the Web site to see various package deals LODGING available in 15-mile radius of ski area EVENTS Military Weekend: Jan. 27 to 29, military personnel and family ski free with military ID. Great Cardboard Box Race; see Web site for date

BLUE HILLS 4001 Washington St., Canton | 781.828.5070 | The lodge is a 15-minute drive from Boston. | www.thenewbluehills.com VERTICAL DROP 310 ft TRAILS eight TRAILS ranging from novice to expert SNOWBOARD AREA terrain park SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 90 percent LIFTS one double chair, two rope tows, and one magic carpet HOURS weekdays from 9 am to 10 pm, weekends from 8:30 am to 10 pm RATES Lift RATES TBD for 2005/2006 season. RENTALS, skis or snowboard, $25 INSTRUCTION group lessons $22, semiprivate $25, private $45. Learn-to-ski-and-snowboard package, including lift, lesson, and rental, group $62, private $82

BOUSQUET SKI AREA 101 Dan Fox Dr., Pittsfield | 413.442.8316 | Child care available. | info@bousquets.com | www.bousquets.com VERTICAL DROP 750 ft TRAILS 21 total; seven novice, seven intermediate, seven expert SNOWBOARD AREA terrain park SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 98 percent LIFTS three double chairs, two carpet tows ("people movers") HOURS weekdays from 10 am to 10 pm, Sat. from 9 am to 10 pm, and Sun. from 9 am to 4 pm RATES weekday LIFTS, $25; weekends, $30; nighttime LIFTS (4 to 10 pm), $20. RENTALS, skis $18; snowboards $20. Full-day tube rental, $15 INSTRUCTION group lesson $25, private lesson $45 LODGING nearby in Pittsfield and Lenox EVENTS check Web site for upcoming EVENTS

BUTTERNUT BASIN Rte. 23, Great Barrington | 413.528.2000, or 800.438.7669 for snow conditions. | Base includes a children's nursery, clubhouse with locker rooms and cafeteria, an upper lodge with cafeteria, a sun deck, and a ski rental, repair, and clothing shop. | info@skibutternut.com | www.skibutternut.com VERTICAL DROP 1000 ft TRAILS 22 total; eight novice, eight intermediate, six expert SNOWBOARD AREA two top-to- bottom terrain parks SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 100 percent LIFTS two quads, one triple chair, four double chairs, one Poma, one rope tow HOURS weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm, weekends from 8:15 am to 4 pm, on Christmas from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm RATES weekday LIFTS $36, $26 for seniors, students, and juniors under 14; weekends, $46 for adults and students, $36 for seniors and juniors; $15 for a ticket on Mon. through Thurs. throughout the season. RENTALS, $30, $25 for juniors, $15 for children INSTRUCTION private lesson $75, group lesson $30 LODGING numerous motels, inns, and B&Bs in the surrounding area of the Berkshires EVENTS Pleae call or check Web site for details

CATAMOUNT SKI AREA Rte. 23, South Egremont | 413.528.1262 | Half the LIFTS are in Massachusetts; the others are over the border in New York. | info@catamountski.com | www.catamountski.com VERTICAL DROP 1000 ft TRAILS 29 total; 30 percent novice, 40 percent intermediate, 30 percent expert SNOWBOARD AREA snowboard park with 400-foot half-pipe and a dedicated lift SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 100 percent LIFTS five double chairs, two tows, one wonder carpet HOURS Mon. and Tues. from 9 am to 4 pm, Weds. and Thurs. until 9 pm, Fri. until 10 pm, Sat. from 8:30 am to 10 pm, and Sun. from 8:30 am to 4 pm RATES LIFTS, Mon. through Thurs., $15; Fri. $32, $25 for juniors 7-13 and seniors over 65; weekends and holidays, $46 and $36; weeknights, $24 and $19; weekend nights, $25 and $20. Seniors over 70 ski for $10 anytime. RENTALS, skis or snowboards $30, children under 14, $25, children under 7, $17 (skis only) INSTRUCTION group lesson $30, private lesson $68 for one hour LODGING nearby

JIMINY PEAK Corey Rd., Hancock | 413.738.5500 | Call 413.738.PEAK or 888.4.JIMINY for snow conditions. | info@jiminy.com | www.jiminypeak.com VERTICAL DROP 1150 ft TRAILS 43 total; about one-quarter novice, half intermediate, one-quarter expert SNOWBOARD AREA park with a half-pipe and lift SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 93 percent LIFTS one high-speed six pack, two quads, two triple chairs, two double chairs, one tow, one magic carpet HOURS weekdays from 9 am to 10:30 pm, weekends from 8:30 am to 10:30 pm RATES weekday LIFTS, $40, $35 for students under 19 and seniors over 62; half-day, $40 and $31; weekends, $55 for adults, $49 for teens 13-19, $39 for children under 12 and seniors; half-day, $51, $41, and $35. Twilight rate, from 3 pm to close everyday, $35. RENTALS, skis and snowboards $30 INSTRUCTION $35 for group lessons, $75 for private LODGING on-mountain LODGING available at the Country Inn EVENTS check Web site for the many upcoming EVENTS

NASHOBA VALLEY Powers Rd., Westford | 978.692.3033 | Call 800.400.SNOW for snow conditions. | www.skinashoba.com VERTICAL DROP 240 ft., with a northwestern exposure TRAILS 17 total; three novice, five intermediate, nine expert SNOWBOARD AREA snowboarders welcome SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 100 percent LIFTS one double chair, three triple chairs, four rope tows HOURS weekdays from 9 am to 10 pm, weekends from 8:30 am to 10 pm RATES weekday LIFTS, $29, $27 for children under 13; weekends, $37 and $35; and nights, $25. RENTALS, skis $25, snowboards with boots $25 INSTRUCTION $30 for group lessons, $60/hour for private lessons. Packages available LODGING nearby in Acton, Concord, and Westford

OTIS RIDGE Rte. 23, Otis | 413.269.4444 | info@otisridge.com | www.otisridge.com VERTICAL DROP 400 ft TRAILS 11 total SNOWBOARD AREA snowboarders welcome SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 95 percent LIFTS one double chair, one T-bar, one pony tow, two rope tows HOURS weekdays from 9:30 am to 4 pm, weekends from 9 am to 4 pm, night skiing Tues. through Sun. from 5 to 10 pm RATES weekday LIFTS, $15 for adults and juniors, $10 for seniors 65-69; weekends, $29 for adults, $25 for juniors, $15 for seniors 65-69; nights, $10. RENTALS, weekdays, $10 for skis, $10 for snowboards; weekends, $15 for skis, $20 for snowboards; nights, $7 for skis, $10 for snowboards INSTRUCTION $20 for group lesson, $40 for one-hour private lesson LODGING nearby in Otis

PINE RIDGE SKI AREA Rte. 32, Barre | 978.355.6446 VERTICAL DROP 200 ft TRAILS two beginner, three intermediate, two advanced SNOWBOARD AREA snowboard park SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 100 percent LIFTS one T-bar, one rope tow HOURS Fri. from 6 to 10 pm, Sat., Sun., and holidays from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm RATES LIFTS, full day $20, $16 for children under 12; half-day $16 and $14. RENTALS, ski package $12, $10 for half-day; snowboards $15, $13 for half-day, $8 for boots Call for information on lessons, LODGING, and upcoming EVENTS

SKI WARD 1000 Main St., Shrewsbury | 508.845.1797 or 508.842.6346 | Now offering holiday and school vacation camps in Dec. and Feb. for children ages 6-13; all levels welcome. | info@skiward.com | www.skiward.com VERTICAL DROP 220 ft TRAILS 9 total; 30 percent novice, 50 percent intermediate, 20 percent expert SNOWBOARD AREA rail yard, snowtubing area, and teaching terrain garden SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 100 percent LIFTS one triple chair, one T-bar, two handle tows, two tubing LIFTS HOURS Mon. through Fri. from 11 am to 9 pm, Sat., holidays, and school vacations from 9 am to 9 pm, and Sun. from 9 am to 5 pm RATES weekday LIFTS, $20 for 11 am to 4 pm and 4pm to 9pm, weekends and holidays, $31 full day, $27 half day. Weekday RENTALS, skis $22, snowboards $25; weekends and holidays, skis $25, snowboards $30 INSTRUCTION group lesson $25/hour, private lesson $35/hour. Ski and snowboard lesson packages available

WACHUSETT MOUNTAIN 499 Mountain Rd., Princeton | 978.464.2300 or 800.SKI.1234 for ski conditions. | Features NASTAR recreational racing. About an hour from Boston. | info@wachusett.com | www.wachusett.com VERTICAL DROP 1000 ft TRAILS 22 total; one-third novice, one-third intermediate, one-third expert SNOWBOARD AREA half-pipe SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 100 percent LIFTS two quads, two triple chairs, one pony lift, three magic carpets HOURS weekdays from 9 am to 10 pm, weekends and holidays from 8 am to 10 pm RATES weekday LIFTS (and night skiing) $36, $27 for juniors under 13 and seniors over 65 (half-day $31 and $22); weekends and holidays $48 and $32 (half-day, $43 and $27). Add $10 to a day or half-day ticket and ski until 10 pm. RENTALS, $29, $24 for juniors and seniors, and $20 for children under 5; snowboards, $29 INSTRUCTION $28 for group lessons, $60 for private, $40 for semiprivate lesson by appointment. Passes and packages available LODGING Wachusett Village Inn. Call 978.874.2000 EVENTS check Web site for upcoming special EVENTS

CONNECTICUT

MOHAWK MOUNTAIN SKI AREA P.O. Box 27, 46 Great Hollow Rd., Cornwall | 860.672.6100 or 860.672.6000 | mmtn2@mohawkmtn.com | www.mohawkmtn.com VERTICAL DROP 650 ft TRAILS 23 total; about 20 percent novice, 60 percent intermediate, 20 percent expert SNOWBOARD AREA none, but snowboarders are welcome to use downhill TRAILS SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 98 percent LIFTS four double chairs, one triple chair HOURS Mon. through Sat. from 8:30 am to 10 pm, and Sun. until 6 pm RATES LIFTS, all-day ticket, either 8:30 am to 6 pm or 1 to 10 pm, $42, $35 for juniors under 16, $15 for children under 5; morning, afternoon, or twilight, 8:30 am to 1 pm, 1 to 6 pm, or 4 to 10 pm, $35, $28, and $15; night, $22 and $12. Ironman special 8:30 am to 10 pm, $50, $43 for juniors. RENTALS, $30 (night $20), juniors $25 ($20), snowboard rental, $35 ($25) INSTRUCTION $25 for group, $65 for one-hour private lesson. Check Web site for special RATES and packages LODGING 15 minutes away in New Preston, Lakeville, and Torrington

MOUNT SOUTHINGTON Off I-84, Southington | 860.628.0954 or 800.982.6828 | staff@mountsouthington.com | www.mountsouthington.com VERTICAL DROP 425 ft TRAILS 14 total; five beginner, four intermediate, five expert Snowboarding area terrain park. There is a snowtubing park available on weekends and holidays SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 100 percent LIFTS two double chairs, one triple chair, two T-bars, two handle tows HOURS weekdays from 10 am.to 10 pm, weekends and holidays from 9 am to 10 pm RATES full day $37, $32 for juniors under 13 and seniors over 64; morning or afternoon $31 and $24; mid-afternoon $20 for all; twilight $37 and $32; sunset $16 for all; night $24 for all. RENTALS, skis during the day $30, $20 for kids under 6; skis at night $25 and $18; snowboards during the day $35, $32 at night INSTRUCTION group lesson $24, private lesson $55. Ski-wee programs for children ages 4-12 available weekends and holidays LODGING nearby in Southington

POWDER RIDGE 99 Powderhill Rd., Middlefield | 860.349.3454 or 800.622.3321 | admin@powderridgect.com | www.powderridgect.com VERTICAL DROP 500 ft TRAILS 18 total; seven beginner, six intermediate, four expert LIFTS two double chairs, two triple chairs, two handle tows Snowboarding area half-pipe and terrain park HOURS daily from 9 am to 10 pm. Snowtube park is open on weekends and holidays from 9 am to 9 pm, and on Weds. and Thurs. from 4 to 7 pm RATES LIFTS, weekday eight-hour timed ticket, $35; half-day, $32; night from 5 to 10:30 pm, $25. Weekends and holidays, eight-hour timed ticket, $35; half-day, $30; night $22 and $20. Snowtube park is $18 for three HOURS on Fri., Sat., and Sun., and $15 on Weds. and Thurs. RENTALS, shaped skis $30, snowboards $32 INSTRUCTION group lesson $25, private lesson $50

SKI SUNDOWN 126 Ratlum Rd., New Hartford | 860.379.7669 | customerservice@skisundown.com | www.skisundown.com VERTICAL DROP 625 ft TRAILS 15 total; 50 percent novice, 25 percent intermediate, 25 percent expert SNOWBOARD AREA none, but snowboarders are welcome to use downhill TRAILS SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 100 percent LIFTS three triple chairs, one double chair HOURS daily from 9 am to 10 pm RATES eight-hour anytime pass $43, $38 for children under 15, $30 for the learning center; four-hour anytime pass $38, $33, and $26; Night skiing (6 to 10 pm) $29, $26, and $23; children under 5 ski for $12; seniors 65 and over ski for $18 on weekdays; ski rental $33 for eight HOURS, $28 for night HOURS, $22 for children under 7; snowboard, $40 for eight HOURS, $35 for night HOURS INSTRUCTION $35 for group lesson, $75 for private lesson LODGING numerous hotels, inns, and B&Bs within 20 minutes

WOODBURY SKI AREA Rte. 47, Woodbury | 203.263.2203 | The mountain features downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, snowshoeing, and an in-line skate and bike park; it's the first mountain east of the Mississippi to allow snowbiking. | info@woodburyskiarea.com | www.woodburyskiarea.com VERTICAL DROP 300 ft TRAILS 23 total; one-third novice, one-third intermediate, one-third expert Snowboarding area two half-pipes and two all-terrain parks SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 100 percent LIFTS one double chair, two rope tows, two magic carpet LIFTS, one handle tow at new sledding park HOURS daily from 9 am to 10 pm; all TRAILS lit at night RATES LIFTS, from 9 am to 5 pm, $28, $25 for children under 10; from 1 to 10 pm, $28 and $25; from 4 to 10 pm, from 1 to 5 pm, $25 for both; night LIFTS $20; $20 ticket for a two-hour session at the tubing park, $25 for three HOURS, $35 for all day. RENTALS, skis $31, snowboards $34 INSTRUCTION private lessons $55, group lessons $25 LODGING nearby in Woodbury

MAINE

BIG SQUAW MOUNTAIN Rte. 15, Greenville | 207.695.1000 | Info@BigSquawMountain.com | www.bigsquawmountain.com VERTICAL DROP 1750 ft TRAILS 22 total; 33 percent novice, 33 percent intermediate, 34 percent expert SNOWBOARD AREA none, but snowboarders are welcome SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 60 percent LIFTS one triple chair, one double chair, one T-bar, and one pony lift HOURS daily from 9 am to 4 pm RATES LIFTS, $19; seniors over 69 and children under 6 ski free. Rental skis, $15; snowboards $20 INSTRUCTION private lessons $30/hour, group lessons $18 LODGING available at the 66-room lodge and nearby

BLACK MOUNTAIN Glover Road, Rumford | 207.364.8977 | BlackMtnofME@ adelphia.net | www.skiblackmtnofme.org VERTICAL DROP 1120 ft TRAILS 13 total; two novice, six intermediate, four advanced, one expert SNOWBOARD AREA terrain park and half-pipe SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 75 percent LIFTS one T-bar, one handle tow, one double chair, and one triple chair HOURS Tues. and Weds. from 9 am to 5 pm, Thurs., Fri., and Sat. until 9 pm, and Sun. until 4 pm, with extended vacation and holiday HOURS. RATES LIFTS, all day $18, $14 for children and seniors; half-day or night ski, $15 and $11. RENTALS and INSTRUCTION available LODGING available in Rumford, 10 minutes away

CAMDEN SNOW BOWL Off of Rte. 1, Camden | 207.236.3438 or 207.236.4418 for snow conditions. | The ski area overlooks Penobscot Bay. | info@camdensnowbowl.com | www.camdensnowbowl.com VERTICAL DROP 950 ft., with a north-northeastern exposure TRAILS 10 total; two novice, seven intermediate, one expert SNOWBOARD AREA terrain park. There are also areas to skate and tube slide, as well as a toboggan chute SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 45 percent LIFTS two T-bars, one double chair HOURS Tues. through Fri. from 10 am to 8 pm; weekends, holidays, and school vacations from 9 am to 4 pm. Closed on Mon. unless it's a holiday RATES weekday LIFTS, $20 for adults and students, $14 for children under 13; nights: $13 for adults and students, $11 for juniors. On weekends, adult rate for full day is $30, $24 for students, and $20 for juniors. RENTALS, $25 (half-day and nights, $20); snowboards, $25 (half-day and nights, $20); inner tubes, $4 per hour INSTRUCTION $18 for group lessons, $30 for private LODGING available in Camden-Rockport area

EATON MOUNTAIN 89 Lambert Rd., Skowhegan | 207.474.2666 | Mostly a night-skiing area. | www.eatonmountain.com VERTICAL DROP 620 ft TRAILS 22 total; 20 percent novice, 40 percent intermediate, 40 percent expert SNOWBOARD AREA snowboard park and half-pipe SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 100 percent LIFTS one double chair, one surface lift HOURS weekdays from 3 to 10 pm; weekends, holidays, and school vacations from 9 am to 4 pm and 6 to 10 pm RATES LIFTS, $20 for full day ($22 on weekends), $18 for children and seniors; half-day or night, $18 and $16. RENTALS, skis, $15 per night, $16 per day; snowboards, $15 per night, $17 per day. INSTRUCTION available LODGING available at Kyes Motel and Canaan Motel nearby LOST VALLEY 200 Lost Valley Rd., Auburn | 207.784.1561 | info@lostvalleyski.com | www.lostvalleyski.com VERTICAL DROP 240 ft., with a northeastern exposure TRAILS 15; six novice, four intermediate, five expert SNOWBOARD AREA new terrain park SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 100 percent LIFTS two double chairs, one T-bar HOURS weekdays from 10 am to 9 pm, Sat. from 9 am to 9 pm, and Sun. from 9 am to 5 pm RATES flex tickets are available by the hour. On weekdays, two HOURS for $14, three for $16, four for $18, six for $20, eight for $21; on weekends, $19, $21, $25, $30, and $33. RENTALS, skis $21 (half-day, $16), snowboards $26 (half-day, $18) INSTRUCTION private lessons $51, group lesson for two $71 and $16 for each additional person LODGING discounts available at the Executive Inn, Fireside Inn, and Munroe Inn EVENTS check Web site for upcoming EVENTS

MOUNT JEFFERSON Rte. 6, Lee | 207.738.2377 | www.newenglandski.com/ me/mtjeff VERTICAL DROP 432 ft TRAILS 12, three novice, six intermediate, three expert SNOWBOARD AREA a half-pipe and terrain park LIFTS three, two T-bars, one rope tow HOURS Tues., Weds., Sat., and Sun. from 9 am to 4 pm RATES Lift tickets: $15 daily; junior $10. RENTALS, $10

SADDLEBACK SKI AND SUMMER LAKE PRESERVE P.O. Box 490, Rte. 4, Rangeley | 207.864.5671 | The 12,000-acre preserve includes Saddleback Mountain and Saddleback Lake. Glades and other "free" skiing opportunities challenge experts, but plenty of terrain is groomed and smooth. Backcountry cross-country TRAILS available at no charge | info@saddlebackmaine.com | www.saddlebackmaine.com VERTICAL DROP 2000 ft TRAILS 50 TRAILS and slopes; 18 novice, 15 intermediate, 17 expert SNOWBOARD AREA snowboard park SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 80 percent LIFTS one fixed-grip quad, two double chairs, and two T-bars HOURS daily from 8:30 am to 4 pm RATES weekdays, $39, $31 for teens 13-18 and college students (with ID), $29 for children 7-12, free for seniors 70 and over. RENTALS, skis $26, $16 for teens, $9 for children under 13; snowboards $25 INSTRUCTION $30 for group lessons, $45 for private; student RATES and season tickets available LODGING on the mountain and in Rock Pond Mountain homes and White Birch condominiums; other LODGING in nearby Rangeley Village

SHAWNEE PEAK Rte. 302, Bridgton | 207.647.8444 | Top-to-bottom night skiing on 17 TRAILS. Look for extensive trail improvements and base-lodge renovations this season. | ski@shawneepeak.com | www.shawneepeak.com VERTICAL DROP 1300 ft TRAILS 40 total; 25 percent novice, 50 percent intermediate, 25 percent expert. 17 night TRAILS SNOWBOARD AREA half-pipe, terrain park, and new grommet-garden beginner's park, all lit for night riding SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 99 percent LIFTS one quad, two triple chairs, one double chair, one surface lift HOURS Mon. through Thurs. from 9 am to 9 pm, Fri. from 9 am to 10 pm, Sat. and holidays from 8:30 am to 10 pm, and Sun. from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm RATES weekday LIFTS, all day $34, $23 for children 6-12 and seniors 65 and over; 12:30 pm to close, $28 and $21; 4 pm to close, $22 and $19. Weekends and holidays, all day $45 and $31; 12:30 pm to close, $38 and $26; 4 pm to close, $22 and $19. Sat. night special, 4 pm to close and all day Sun., $49 and $39. RENTALS, skis and snowboards, all day $29; 12:30 pm to close $25; 4 pm to close, $22 for skis and boards; children 5 and under ski free with paying adult INSTRUCTION private lessons $65 LODGING on-site and nearby LODGING; ski-and-stay packages available at the North Conway Comfort Inn, 866.647.8483 EVENTS check Web site for upcoming EVENTS and daily ski specials

SKI MOUNT ABRAM 308 Howe Hill Rd., Greenwood | 207.875.5000 | mtabram@skimtabram.com | www.skimtabram.com VERTICAL DROP 1030 ft TRAILS 41 total; about one-quarter novice, one-half intermediate, one-quarter expert. Also features the longest tubing park in Maine SNOWBOARD AREA terrain park LIFTS two double chairs, one T-bar, one handle tow, one tubing lift HOURS Thurs., Sun., holidays, and school vacations from 9 am to 4 pm, Fri. and Sat. until 8 pm. RATES LIFTS, Thurs. and Fri., all day $25, $20 for children 6-12 and seniors 65 and over; half-day, $19 and $18. Weekends and holidays, all day $41, $31 for children 6-12 and seniors 65 and over; half-day $28 and $25. Nights, $15. RENTALS, skis and snowboards $29, $22 for children INSTRUCTION group lesson $30, private $55. Tubing $15 for a full day LODGING Bethel Inn & Country Club, Norseman Inn, and other Bethel hotels have package deals with the mountain, and there are a variety of other inns, B&Bs, and motels in the area EVENTS Jan. 9, Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge. Check Web site for additional EVENTS

SUGARLOAF USA 5092 Access Rd., Carrabassett Valley | 207.237.2000 or 800.THE.LOAF for reservations. | The resort includes hotels, boutiques, restaurants, and a health club. Call 800.THE.AREA for LODGING reservations. | info@sugarloaf.com | www.sugarloaf.com VERTICAL DROP 2820 ft TRAILS 133 total, covering 54 miles, including glades and tree skiing; 26 percent novice, 31 percent intermediate, 43 percent expert SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 94 percent SNOWBOARD AREA four snowboard parks and a half-pipe LIFTS two superquads, two high-capacity quads, one triple chair, eight doubles, two surface LIFTS HOURS daily from 8:30 am to 3:50 pm RATES weekend and weekday LIFTS, $61 for adults, $55 for teens 13 through 18, $39 for juniors 6-12 and seniors 65 and over; half-day $43, $40, and $31; holidays, $63, $58, and $40. Children under 6, free. RENTALS, skis $33, $21 for juniors 7-12 and seniors 65-69, $15 for children and super-seniors; high-performance equipment, $43; snowboards, $37 INSTRUCTION, group lesson $30, private lesson $70/hour LODGING on-mountain hotel, inn, and condos; LODGING also available nearby

SUNDAY RIVER SKI RESORT P.O. Box 450, Bethel | 207.824.3000 or 800.543.2754 | New entertainment center features a lighted half-pipe, lighted ice-skating rink, teen center, restaurant, and nightclub. | info@sundayriver.com | www.sundayriver.com VERTICAL DROP 2340 ft TRAILS 128 total; 25 percent novice, 35 percent intermediate, 40 percent advanced and expert SNOWBOARD AREA four terrain parks, super-pipe, a quarter-pipe, and a mini-pipe SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 92 percent, with 25 percent of glade acreage also covered LIFTS nine quad chairs (four high-speed detachables), four triple chairs, two double chairs, three surface LIFTS HOURS weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm, weekends and holidays from 8 am to 4 pm RATES LIFTS $59, $54 for teens 13-18, and $41 for children under 13 and seniors over 65; holidays $63, $55, and $43. RENTALS, adult skis or snowboards $35, juniors $24. Call or visit the Web site for INSTRUCTION prices. Beginners' packages available LODGING 6000 beds on the mountain, a 125-room hotel walking distance from LIFTS, condominiums, 200-bed Snow Cap Lodge & Ski Dorm with meal plan available for groups, and deluxe 230-room Summit Hotel. Other LODGING nearby EVENTS check the Web site for complete schedule of EVENTS

NEW HAMPSHIRE

ATTITASH/BEAR PEAK Rte. 302, Bartlett | 603.374.2368 or 877.677.7669 for snow conditions. | info@attitash.com | www.attitash.com VERTICAL DROP Attitash, 1750 ft.; Bear Peak, 1450 ft TRAILS 70 total; 20 percent novice, 47 percent intermediate, 33 percent expert Snowboarding area terrain parks and 500-foot super-pipe SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 98 percent LIFTS two high-speed quads, one quad lift, three triple LIFTS, three double LIFTS, three surface LIFTS HOURS weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm, weekends and holidays from 8 am to 4 pm RATES $49, $39 for young adults 13-18, $19 for children under 13 and seniors; half-day, $39, $35, and $19. Saturdays and holidays, $55, $45, and $35; half-day, $45, $35, and $25. RENTALS, skis and snowboards, $35, $25 for juniors. INSTRUCTION $30 for group, $65/hour for private LODGING 16,000 beds in the Mount Washington Valley area, with 1600 available at Attitash; call 800.223.7669 for packages

BALSAMS/WILDERNESS Rte. 26, Dixville Notch | 800.255.0600 | This 15,000-acre resort also has NASTAR facilities and a skating rink. LIFTS are complimentary for registered guests. | info@thebalsams.com | www.thebalsams.com VERTICAL DROP 1000 ft TRAILS 16 total, plus eight acres of glade skiing; 30 percent novice, 45 percent intermediate, 25 percent expert Snowboarding area terrain park SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 80 percent LIFTS two triple chairs, one double chair, one rope tow HOURS daily from 9 am to 4 pm RATES weekday LIFTS, $30, $20 for children; weekends, $35 and $25. Mon. through Thurs., two can ski for the price of one. Ski rental $27, snowboard rental $30 INSTRUCTION $40 for group lessons, $60 for private LODGING 209 rooms at Balsams Grand Resort Hotel. All TRAILS free to hotel guests. Nursery care free to hotel guests EVENTS Dec. 22 through Jan. 1, 2006, "Christmas Celebration and New Year's Eve Blast"

BLACK MOUNTAIN Rte. 16B, Jackson | 603.383.4490 | ski@blackmt.com | www.blackmt.com VERTICAL DROP 1100 ft TRAILS 40 total; 34 percent novice, 32 percent intermediate, 34 percent expert SNOWBOARD AREA half-pipe and two terrain parks Snowmaking 98 percent LIFTS one triple, one double, one platter-pull, one J-bar HOURS daily from 8:30 am to 4 pm RATES weekday LIFTS, $20, $15 for juniors under 18 and seniors 65 and over; weekends, $32 and $20; college students and military personnel $25. RENTALS, $25, juniors $20; snowboards $20. INSTRUCTION group lessons $25, private lessons $42 LODGING on mountain and nearby in Jackson

BRETTON WOODS Rte. 302, Bretton Woods | 800.314.1752, snow phone 603.278.3333, or 800.258.0330 for LODGING. | skiinfo@brettonwoods.com | www.brettonwoods.com VERTICAL DROP 1500 ft TRAILS 101 total; 31 percent novice, 41 percent intermediate, 28 percent expert SNOWBOARD AREA 500-foot Accelerator half-pipe and terrain park SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 92 percent LIFTS five quads, one triple, one double, two surface LIFTS HOURS Sun. through Thurs. from 8:30 am to 4 pm, and Fri., Sat., and holidays until 9 pm RATES weekday LIFTS, $52, $41 for teens 13-18, and $31 for children 6-12, $15 for seniors; weekends, $59, $48, $36, and $59. Twilight skiing $39. Night skiing $19. Weds. lift tickets are two-for-one. RENTALS, $32, $23 for children and seniors; $35 for snowboarding, $30 for telemark. INSTRUCTION for skiing and snowboarding, $30 for group lessons, $65 for private; multi-day RATES and packages available LODGING from budget conscious to the grand hotel, including the Mount Washington Hotel, Bretton Arms Country Inn, the Lodge at Bretton Woods, and Townhomes at Bretton Woods EVENTS check the Web site for upcoming EVENTS

CANNON MOUNTAIN Franconia Notch Parkway, off I-93, Franconia | 603.823.8800 | Call 603.823.7771 for snow conditions or 800.227.4191 or 800.237.9007 for LODGING and reservations. The mountain is the home of the New England Ski Museum. | info@cannonmt.com | www.cannonmt.com VERTICAL DROP 2146 ft TRAILS 55 total; 17 percent novice, 47 percent intermediate, 36 percent expert Snowboarding area half-pipe and terrain park open to skiers and riders SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 97 percent LIFTS one tram, three quad chairs, three triple chairs, one wonder carpet, one rope tow HOURS weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm, weekends and holidays from 8:30 am to 4 pm RATES weekday LIFTS (includes tram), $38, $25 for college students, juniors ages 6-18, and seniors 65 and up; weekends, $49, $38 for college students and teens 13-17, and $29 for seniors and juniors ages 6-12. On Tues. and Thurs., two adult tickets are $40. RENTALS, skis $27, $22 for children; high-end rental equipment, $32; snowboards with boots, $32 INSTRUCTION $29 for group lessons, $50/hour for private lesson LODGING available in Franconia and Lincoln

CRANMORE P.O. Box 1640, North Conway | 603.356.5543 | Everyday low pricing and great values, all season long. Call 603.356.8522 for group packages. | info@cranmore.com | www.cranmore.com VERTICAL DROP 1200 ft., with west, northwest, and southwest exposures TRAILS 39 total, including five glades; 36 percent novice, 44 percent intermediate, 20 percent expert SNOWBOARD AREA freestyle terrain park with quarter-pipe SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 100 percent LIFTS one quad, one triple chair, three double chairs, three surface LIFTS, two magic carpets HOURS Mon. through Fri. from 9 am to 4 pm, Sat. from 8 am to 6 pm, and Sun. from 8 am to 4 pm; tubing park open Fri. and Sat. from 10 am to 9 pm, and Sun. from 10 am to 4 pm RATES weekday and weekend LIFTS, adults $39, teens 13-18 $29, children under 13 and seniors 65 and over $19; nights, $15 all ages. RENTALS, skis or snowboard $25 INSTRUCTION $25 for group lessons, $85 for private LODGING available at the Cranmore Condominiums and nearby EVENTS Please call or view Web site for more details

CROTCHED MOUNTAIN SKI + RIDE 615 Francestown Rd., Rte. 47, Bennington | 603.588.3668 | info@crotchedmountain.com www.crotchedmountain.com VERTICAL DROP 875 ft TRAILS 17 total; 28 percent novice, 50 percent intermediate, 22 percent advanced SNOWBOARD AREA Zero-G terrain park featuring its own triple chair lift SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 100 percent LIFTS two quads, one triple, one double, one wonder carpet HOURS Mon. through Sat. from 9 am to 9 pm, and Sun. until 7 pm. "Extreme Midnights" beginning in mid-Jan.; open Fri. and Sat. from 9 pm to 3 am RATES daily LIFTS (9 am to 9 pm), $39 ($45 includes Extreme Midnight), $35 for teens 13-18, $29 for children 12 and under. After-school/work ticket, $29, $25, $20. "Extreme Midnights," $29. RENTALS, skis or snowboard, $25 INSTRUCTION group lesson $20, private lesson $55 LODGING ski-and-stay packages available at various nearby B&Bs and inns

DARTMOUTH SKIWAY 39 Grafton Turnpike, Lyme Center | 603.795.2143 | DougHoller@dartmouth.edu | www.dartmouth.edu/~skiway VERTICAL DROP 946 ft., two mountains with western and northeastern exposures TRAILS 31 total; 25 percent novice, 50 percent intermediate, 25 percent expert SNOWBOARD AREA snowboarding park SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 65 percent LIFTS one quad, one double chair, one J-bar HOURS daily from 9 am to 4 pm RATES weekday LIFTS, $26, $18 for children under 14, $20 for college students and seniors 65 and older; half-day $20, $15, and $15; weekends, $38, $25 for non-Dartmouth college students, $25 for children, and $20 for seniors; half-day $30, $22, $20, and $15. RENTALS available. Skis $25, $15 for children. Snowboards $25 INSTRUCTION $50/person; each additional person $25

GUNSTOCK Rte. 11A, Area Rd., Gilford | 603.293.4341 or 800.486.7862 | info@gunstock.com | www.gunstock.com VERTICAL DROP 1400 ft TRAILS 50 total; 7 percent novice, 73 percent intermediate, 20 percent expert Snowboarding area all TRAILS, a terrain park, and a half-pipe SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 80 percent SNOWBOARD AREA all TRAILS, terrain park and half pipe LIFTS 8 LIFTS, 2 tubing tows. Lift types: 2 quad, 2 triples, 1 double, 2 surface, 1 conveyor, tubing park, terrain park HOURS Mon. through Fri. from 9 am to 4 pm, Sat. and Sun. from 8:30 am to 4 pm RATES weekdays $39, $29 teens, and $19 for seniors, $19 for children; weekends and holidays, $49, $39, and $39 for seniors INSTRUCTION $30 for group lessons, $60 for private. RENTALS: skis, $28; snowboards, $35 LODGING many inns, motels, cottages, and B&Bs nearby. Some offer ski-and-stay packages with Gunstock

KING PINE 1251 Eaton Rd., Rte. 153, East Madison | 603.367.8896 or 800.373.3754 for LODGING | Area includes a skating rink, indoor pool, nursery, tubing area, and fitness complex. | info@purityspring.com | www.kingpine.com VERTICAL DROP 350 ft TRAILS 16 total; 50 percent novice, 30 percent intermediate, 20 percent advanced SNOWBOARD AREA new half-pipe and terrain park SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 100 percent LIFTS two triple chairs, one double chair, one rope tow, one magic carpet lift HOURS daily from 9 am to 4 pm, night skiing Tues., Fri., and Sat. from 4 to 9 pm; 8:30 am on holidays and vacation weeks RATES weekday LIFTS, $28, $16 for children under 13; weekends, $34 and $22. Seniors over 65 ski for junior rate, children under 6 ski free. Seniors 70 and over, weekdays $5, weekends $10. RENTALS, skis $26, $19 for children; snowboards $28 for adults and children INSTRUCTION $50/hour for private lessons, $25 per person for group LODGING Purity Spring Resort has 80 rooms in a variety of styles

LOON MOUNTAIN 60 Loon Mountain Rd., Lincoln | 603.745.8111 | Call 800.229.5666 for snow conditions, or 800.229.LOON for LODGING at the mountain, or 800.227.4191 for Loon LODGING bureau. The resort is in the White Mountain National Forest. | info@loonmtn.com | www.loonmtn.com VERTICAL DROP 2100 ft., with a north-northwestern exposure TRAILS 44 total and five tree-skiing areas; 20 percent novice, 64 percent intermediate, 16 percent expert SNOWBOARD AREA snowboard park, a 400-foot in-ground super-pipe, and a half-pipe and Northstar Terrain Park SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 99 percent LIFTS one four-passenger gondola, one high-speed detachable quad, two triple chairs, three double chairs, two pony handle tows, one children's conveyor HOURS weekdays from 9 am to 3:45 pm, and weekends from 8 am to 3:45 pm RATES weekday LIFTS, $52, $42 for teens 13-17, $32 for kids under 13; weekends and holidays, $59, $49, $37. RENTALS, skis $35, $26 for children, snowboards $28, $19 for children. INSTRUCTION $35 for group lessons, $79/hour for private LODGING slope-side LODGING and many motels, inns, B&Bs, condominiums, and resorts EVENTS Dec. 4, season begins; Jan. 23, USASA BoarderCross; Feb. 19, Shut Up and Snow Skate; March 6, Line Ski Competition; April 2, Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge. Check Web site for complete schedule of EVENTS

MOUNT SUNAPEE Rte. 103, PO Box 2021, Mount Sunapee State Park, Newbury | 603.763.2356 or 603.763.4020 for snow conditions. | info@mtsunapee.com | www.mtsunapee.com VERTICAL DROP 1510 ft., with a north-northeast exposure TRAILS 65 total; 17 novice, 32 intermediate, 16 expert Snowboarding area half-pipe and alpine-terrain park SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 97 percent LIFTS three quads, two triple chairs, one double chairs, four surface LIFTS HOURS weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm, weekends and holidays from 8 am to 4 pm RATES weekday LIFTS, $54, $42 for teens 13-18 and seniors 65-69, and $33 for ages 7-12 and seniors 70 and over; weekend RATES, $58, $49, and $37. RENTALS, $34, $24 for children 12 and under; snowboards, $38 and $33; snowshoes and snowblades available INSTRUCTION $35 for group lessons, $70 for private LODGING chalets, inns, B&Bs, and motels nearby

PAT'S PEAK Rte. 114, Henniker | 603.428.3245 or 888.728.7732 for snow conditions. | info@patspeak.com | www.patspeak.com VERTICAL DROP 710 ft TRAILS 21 total and three glades; 40 percent novice, 20 percent intermediate, 40 percent expert SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 100 percent SNOWBOARD AREA snowboard park LIFTS two triple charis, three double chairs, two J-bar tows, two beginner handle tows HOURS open daily from 8:30 am to 5 pm, night skiing until 9 pm. Mon. through Thurs. (in Jan. and Feb. only), and until 10 pm on Fri. and Sat. (Jan. through Mar.). RATES weekday LIFTS, $30, $22 for children 14 and under and seniors 65 and over; half-day, $22, $18; night, $23, $19; weekends and holidays, $43, $30; half-day, $30, $24; night, $23, $19. RENTALS, skis $28, $24 for children and seniors, and $13 for children under 6; half-day or night, $22, $20, and $12; snowboards, $32, $30, and $21; half-day or night, $28, $26, and $18 INSTRUCTION $22 for group lesson, $55/hour for private lesson LODGING located nearby EVENTS Apres Ski Party every Sat.

RAGGED MOUNTAIN Ragged Mountain Rd., Danbury | 603.768.3600, 603.768.3971 for snow conditions. | Out-of-bounds skiing is available if natural snowfall permits. | ragged@ragged-mt.com | www.ragged-mt.com VERTICAL DROP 1250 ft TRAILS 50 total; 30 percent novice, 40 percent intermediate, 30 percent expert SNOWBOARD AREA half-pipe and terrain park; mountain also has a Pipe Dragon grooming machine SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 98 percent LIFTS one six-pack, two triple chairs, two double chairs, three surface tows, one carousel HOURS weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm, weekends from 8:30 am to 4 pm RATES weekday LIFTS, $39 for adults, $29 for teens, $20 for juniors ages 6-12 and seniors ages 65-71, $10 for seniors 72 and over; weekends and holidays, $49, $39, $30, and $15. RENTALS, $30; snowboards, $35 INSTRUCTION $30 for group lesson, $55 for one-hour private lesson LODGING mid-mountain lodge and two-bedroom condos in nearby Danbury

TENNEY MOUNTAIN 151 Tenney Mountain Rd., Plymouth | 603.536.4125 | info@tenneymtn.com www.tenneymtn.com VERTICAL DROP 1400 ft TRAILS 46 total; 7 beginner, 25 intermediate, 14 expert SNOWBOARD AREA terrain park SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 85 percent LIFTS one triple, one double, one platter pull, two surface LIFTS HOURS Mon. through Fri. from 9 am to 4 pm, weekend and holidays from 8:30 am to 4 pm, and Sat. night sessions from 4 pm to 8 pm RATES LIFTS, weekdays, $17.50, $12.50 for teens 13-19, $9.50 for juniors 6-12 and seniors 65 and over; weekends $39, $32, and $21. RENTALS, skis $28, $20 for children 12 and under; snowboards, $32 and $29 INSTRUCTION group lessons $28, private lessons $50 LODGING ski-and-stay packages available; affiliated local inns and hotels provide free ski vouchers. Call for details

WATERVILLE VALLEY Rte. 49, Waterville Valley | 603.236.8311, 603.236.4144 for snow conditions, or 800.468.2553 for reservations. | info@waterville.com | www.waterville.com VERTICAL DROP 2020 ft. on Mount Tecumseh TRAILS 52 total, including two glades; 20 percent novice, 60 percent intermediate, 20 percent expert SNOWBOARD AREA Boneyard Snowboard Park, terrain park, mini-park, half-pipe, and mini-pipe SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 100 percent LIFTS two high-speed detachable quads, two triple chairs, three double chairs, four surface LIFTS HOURS weekdays from 9 am to 3:45 pm, weekends and holidays from 8 am to 3:45 pm RATES daily LIFTS, $44, $34 for teenagers, and $24 for youth under 13 and seniors; holidays, $49, $39, and $29. RENTALS, skis, $32, holidays $34; snowboads, $37 and $39 INSTRUCTION group lesson $32, $34 during holidays; private lesson, $75 or $80/hour LODGING more than 2500 beds available in nearby inns and hotels

WILDCAT MOUNTAIN Rte. 16, Pinkham Notch, Jackson | 603.466.3326, 800.255.6439, or 888.754.9453 for snow conditions. | The mountain is across from Mount Washington. Child care center at resort. | thecat@skiwildcat.com | www.skiwildcat.com VERTICAL DROP 2112 ft TRAILS 47 total; 25 percent novice, 45 percent intermediate, 30 percent expert Snowboarding area terrain park (including half-pipe) SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 90 percent LIFTS one detachable quad, three triple chairs HOURS Mon. through Fri. from 9 am to 3:30 pm, weekends from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (open every day until 4 pm in the spring) RATES LIFTS, $55, $42 for teens 13-18, $25 for children under 13 and seniors 65 and over; ski any three days this season for $36.66 per day with WildCard. RENTALS, $30 (skis or snowboard) INSTRUCTION group lesson $35, $62 for private LODGING Wildcat is in a national forest, so there is no slope-side LODGING. It offers packages with the nearby North Conway Grand Hotel and other lodges in Jackson and Gorham EVENTS Jan. 14, "WBZ Sing n' Ski," Come and meet the folks from WBZ Radio. They will be giving away some great prizes during the Apres Ski Party. Jan.15, "Sunday Afternoon Acoustic Sendoff w/Bill Cameron + Sam Adams," Enjoy the great music of Bill Cameron as well as a bar party with Sam Adams. Jan. 21, "Ride & Ski New England Tour"

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YAWGOO VALLEY SKI AREA AND WATER PARK Yawgoo Valley, PO Box 41, Slocum | 401.294.3802 | Separate snowtubing available on the mountain; call 401.295.2276. | webmaster@yawgoo.com | www.yawgoo.com VERTICAL DROP 260 ft TRAILS 12 total, plus a separate novice area Snowboarding area snowboarding park SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 100 percent LIFTS two double chairs, one rope tow HOURS weekdays from 10 am to 10 pm, weekends from 8:30 am to 10 pm, closes at 5 pm on non-holiday Sun.; snowtubing park open Fri. from 4 to 8 pm, Sat. from 10 am to 4 pm and 5 to 8 pm, and Sun. from 10 am to 5 pm, with extended HOURS on holidays and vacation RATES weekday LIFTS, 10 am to 6 pm, $25, $20 for children; 10 am to 2 pm or 2 to 6 pm, $20 and $15; 6 to 10 pm or 4 to 8 pm, $25 for adults and children; weekends, 8:30 am to 5 pm, $37 and $32; 8:30 am to 12:30 pm or 1 to 5 pm, $30 and $27; 6 to 10 pm, $25. RENTALS, skis and snowboards, $22 all day, $15 for half-day INSTRUCTION group lessons $25, private lessons $50. Tubing $10 per hour LODGING 15 minutes away in South Kingstown

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ASCUTNEY MOUNTAIN RESORT P.O. Box 699, Rte. 44, Brownsville | 802.484.7711or 800.243.0011 for LODGING. | Includes an indoor sports center, ice skating, and tubing. | info@ascutney.net | www.ascutney.com VERTICAL DROP 1800 ft TRAILS 56 total; 30 percent novice, 40 percent intermediate, 30 percent expert Snowboarding area terrain park and half-pipe SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 95 percent LIFTS one quad, three triple chairs, one double chair, one magic-carpet surface lift HOURS weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm, weekends and holidays from 8:30 am to 4 pm RATES weekday lift, $54 for adults, $38 for children under 16 and seniors; weekend lift, $56 and $42. College ticket, $38, midweek non-holiday. RENTALS, $33 for adults and $24 for children, $33 for snowboards for adults and children INSTRUCTION for downhill, cross-country, telemark, and snowboarding available LODGING 215 slope-side rooms consisting of hotel rooms and one-, two-, and three-bedroom condominiums

BOLTON VALLEY 4302 Bolton Access Rd., Bolton Valley | 802.434.3444 | This full-service resort offers child care, dining, a sports center, and evening activities. It changed ownership last year; prices subject to change. Call or check Web site for details. | info@boltonvalley.com | www.boltonvalley.com VERTICAL DROP 1634 ft TRAILS 61 total; 27 percent novice, 47 percent intermediate, 26 percent expert Snowboarding area three terrain parks, with machine-groomed half-pipe and lift SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 60 percent LIFTS one quad, four double chairs, one surface lift HOURS Weds. through Fri. from 9 am to 9 pm, Sat. from 8:30 am to 9 pm, Sun. from 8:30 am to 4 pm, Mon. and Tues. from 9 am to 4 pm. (opens at 8:30 am on all holidays) RATES weekday LIFTS, full-day, 9 am to close, $44, juniors 7-17, college students with ID, and seniors, $30; half-day, 9 am to 1 pm, noon to 4 pm, or nights, $28, $22 for college students and teens, $20 for juniors and seniors; weekend/holiday LIFTS, full day, 9 am to close, $52, college students with ID and teens, $40, juniors and seniors, $36; half-day or night, $30, $24 for college students and teens, $20 for juniors and seniors. RENTALS, ski or snowboard, full day, $32, children 12 and under $20; half-day $20 and $14. Discounted prices for lessons INSTRUCTION group lessons $60/full day, $32/half-day for children; private lessons $60/hour LODGING 60 traditional hotel rooms, plus studios, one- and two-bedroom units, and one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom condo units available at the resort; other LODGING nearby Special package all inclusive $139 weekday/$149 weekend per adult per day (double occupancy), includes room, food, LIFTS, lessons, and RENTALS (not available on holidays). Other packages available (ski and stay, learn to ski, etc.); check Web site for details

BROMLEY MOUNTAIN Rte. 11, six miles from Manchester Center | 802.824.5522, or 800.865.4786 for LODGING. | info@bromley.com | www.bromley.com VERTICAL DROP 1334 ft., with a southern exposure TRAILS 43 TRAILS and glades; 35 percent novice, 35 percent intermediate, 30 percent expert Snowboarding area snowboard park and half-pipe SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 84 percent LIFTS two quad chairs, four double chairs, two Mitey-Mites, one T-bar HOURS weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm, weekends and holidays from 8:30 am to 4 pm RATES weekday LIFTS, $25 for all; half-day also $25; weekend LIFTS, $59, $51, and $38; half-day, $49, $44, and $33; holiday RATES are $61, $53, $39; lower RATES during value season; special RATES for seniors. RENTALS, skis and snowboards, $32, $22 for juniors; half-day, $23 and $15 INSTRUCTION $30 for group lessons, $70 for one-hour private lesson. LODGING 300 rooms available on mountain; other LODGING nearby

BURKE MOUNTAIN Rte. 114 (Exit 23 off I-91), East Burke | 802.626.3322 or 800.922.2875 | info@skiburke.com | www.skiburke.com VERTICAL DROP 2000 ft., with a northern exposure TRAILS 43 cut and maintained and nine glades; 25 percent novice, 45 percent intermediate, 30 percent expert Snowboarding area all TRAILS but one are snowboard-friendly SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 75 percent LIFTS one quad chair, one double chair, one J-bar, one Poma HOURS daily from 9 am to 4 pm RATES weekday LIFTS, $32, $26 for seniors and teens 13-17, and $21 for children under 13; weekends and holidays, $47, $37, and $33. RENTALS, skis $25, juniors $19; snowboards $32, juniors $28 INSTRUCTION private and group lessons available; RATES TBA LODGING room for 800 on or near mountain; also nearby

JAY PEAK 4850 Rte. 242, Jay | 802.988.2611. Call 800.451.4449 for reservations. | Jay Peak boasts an average 351 inches of snow annually. Three touring centers are nearby for cross-country skiers. 100 acres of backcountry skiing; guided tours are available. | info@jaypeakresort.com | www.jaypeakresort.com VERTICAL DROP 2153 ft TRAILS 76 TRAILS, glades, and chutes; 20 percent novice, 40 percent intermediate, 40 percent expert SNOWBOARD AREA terrain park and half-pipe SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 80 percent LIFTS one 60-passenger tram, three quad chairs, one triple chair, one double chair, one T-bar, one moving carpet for beginners HOURS weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm, weekends from 8:30 am to 4 pm RATES daily LIFTS, $58, $40 for children 7-17, $35 for students with ID, $15 for seniors, and $8 for toddlers 6 and under. RENTALS, skis and snowboards, $32, $20 for children INSTRUCTION $50/hour for private lesson, $28 for group lesson LODGING: available at slope-side Hotel Jay, condos, townhouses, single-family homes, and in nearby area EVENTS Jan. 21, 2006: "Next X Snow Event." Jan. 27, 2006: "18th Annual Vermont Farmers' Appreciation Day"

KILLINGTON 4763 Killington Rd., Killington | 802.422.3333. Call 802.422.3261 for snow conditions, or 800.621.6867 for reservations. | Killington consists of seven mountains, and lift tickets are also valid at Pico Mountain. It's usually the first mountain open in the fall and the last one to close in the spring. | info@killington.com | www.killington.com VERTICAL DROP 3050 ft TRAILS 200 total; 30 percent novice, 39 percent intermediate, 31 percent expert SNOWBOARD AREA one half-pipe, five terrain parks SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 70 percent LIFTS 12 quads (six are high speed), two gondolas, seven surface LIFTS, six triple chairs, four double chairs HOURS weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm, weekends from 8 am to 4 pm RATES daily LIFTS, prices TBA; prices for multi-day packages are posted now; call or check Web site. RENTALS, skis, snowboards, or snow blades, $35, $23 for juniors INSTRUCTION half-day group lesson $39, one-hour private lesson $89 ($5 holiday surcharge) LODGING rooms for 18,000 in the region EVENTS Email EVENTS@killington.com for information on any event

MAD RIVER GLEN P.O. Box 1089, Rte. 17, Waitsfield, 802.496.3551. | ski@madriverglen.com | www.madriverglen.com VERTICAL DROP 2037 ft TRAILS 45 total; 30 percent novice, 30 percent intermediate, 40 percent expert Snowboarding area no snowboarders allowed SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 15 percent, but the area gets plenty of natural snow LIFTS three double chairs, one single chair HOURS weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm, weekends from 8:30 am to 4 pm RATES $50, $37 for children from six to high school and seniors; half-day, $42 and $29. RENTALS, $24, $19 for juniors 6-15, $12 for children 5 and under INSTRUCTION $55 for private lessons ($20 each additional person); call for prices for group lessons LODGING nearby in Waitsfield or Warren EVENTS Dec. 12, Family Snowshoe Adventure; Jan. 21, Ski with the Point Day; Jan. 29, Unconventional Terrain Competition; Feb. 18, Vertical Challenge; March 19, Triple Crown Mogul Challenge. Check Web site for complete schedule of EVENTS

MAGIC MOUNTAIN Rte. 11, Londonderry | 802.824.5645 | www.magicmtn.com VERTICAL DROP 1700 ft TRAILS 35 total; 25 percent beginner, 25 percent intermediate, 50 percent expert Snowboarding area hits and terrain parks for snowboarders SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 79 percent LIFTS one triple chair, one double chair, two surface LIFTS HOURS daily 8:30 am to 4 pm RATES weekday LIFTS, $36, $30 for teens 13-17, $26 for children; half-day, $28, $25, and $23; weekends and holidays, $46, $40, and $36; half-day, $33, $30, and $24. Snow-tubing tickets are available at $7.50 per hour. RENTALS, skis $25; snowboards, $30 INSTRUCTION group lesson $25, private lesson $50/hour LODGING 19 LODGING areas near the mountain. Visit Magic Mountain's Web site for a complete listing

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE SNOW BOWL Middlebury, | 802.388.4356 or 802.388.7951 for LODGING. | snowbowl@ middlebury.edu | www.middlebury.edu/~snowbowl VERTICAL DROP 1050 ft TRAILS 15 and two glade areas SNOWBOARD AREA terrain park SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 35 percent LIFTS two double chairs, one triple chair HOURS daily from 9 am to 4 pm, except for Christmas RATES weekday LIFTS, $28, $23 for students and seniors 62 and over; half-day, $23 and $17; weekends, $35 and $28; half-day, $28 and $23. RENTALS, skis $28, $23 for juniors 11-14 (half-day, $23 and $18); snowboards $30 and $23; half-day, $25 and $18 INSTRUCTION $50/hour for private lesson, call about group lessons LODGING nearby EVENTS various slalom and giant-slalom races take place throughout Jan., Feb., and Mar. Call for dates and registration info

MOUNT SNOW 12 Pisgah Road, West Dover | 802.464.3333, or 802.464.2151 for conditions, or 800.245.7669 for reservations and information. | Mount Snow includes nearby Haystack in its trail system. | info@mountsnow.com | www.mountsnow.com VERTICAL DROP 1700 ft TRAILS 145 total, including tree terrain; 16 percent novice, 62 percent intermediate, 20 percent advanced, 2 percent expert Snowboarding area four terrain parks, one competition superpipe SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 77 percent LIFTS three high-speed quad chairs, one regular quad chair, 10 triple chairs, four double chairs, two surface tows, three magic carpets HOURS weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm, weekends from 8 am to 4 pm RATES daily LIFTS, prices TBA; prices for multi-day packages are posted now; call or check Web site. RENTALS, ski or snowboard packages $36, $26 for juniors and seniors INSTRUCTION group lesson for $35, private clinics are $87 per hour LODGING new slope-side resort hotel, four condo complexes, and a 92-room lodge at the base of the mountain; more than 60 inns and lodges nearby EVENTS check Web site for upcoming EVENTS

OKEMO Rte. 103, Ludlow | 802.228.4041, 802.228.5222 for snow conditions, or 800.78.OKEMO for reservations. | info@okemo.com | www.okemo.com VERTICAL DROP 2200 ft TRAILS 115 total; 33 percent novice, 42 percent intermediate, 25 percent advanced and expert Snowboarding area six terrain parks, one super-pipe, and one mini half-pipe SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 95 percent LIFTS nine quad chairs (five high-speed detachables), three triple chairs, six surface LIFTS HOURS weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm, weekends and holidays from 8 am to 4 pm RATES weekday LIFTS, $63, $53 for teens 13-18 and seniors 65-69, and $41 for children under 13 and seniors 70 and over; weekends and holidays, $69, $59, and $45. RENTALS, skis or snowboards $28, $19 for juniors under 12; high-performance equipment available at higher prices INSTRUCTION $33 per person for group lessons, $85 for private LODGING on-mountain, Okemo Mountain Lodge, Kettle Brook, Solitude Village, Ledgewood, and Winterplace Condos offer 2400 beds; 50 other lodges nearby EVENTS Jan. 4: "VT/NH Wonderful $39 Wednesdays," Vermont and New Hampshire residents can ski/ride the entire day for just $39 (half-day from 12:30 to 4pm for just $21). Jan. 6 through 8: "Women's Alpine Adventure," This program gives women a chance to ski together, ride together, and share the experience of relaxing at Okemo

PICO Rte. 4, Sherburne Pass, Rutland | 802.422.6200, 802.422.1200 for snow conditions, and 866.667.7426 for reservations. | Explorer and mountaineer programs also offered. | info@picomountain.com | www.picomountain.com VERTICAL DROP 1967 ft TRAILS 48 total; 23 percent novice, 48 percent intermediate, 29 percent expert SNOWBOARD AREA half-pipe and alpine park SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 75 percent LIFTS two quads, two triple chairs, two double chairs, one surface lift HOURS Mon. through Fri. from 9 am to 4 pm, weekends and holidays from 8 am to 4 pm RATES weekdays; $49 for adults, $39 for young adults, and $29 for juniors and seniors. For half-days; $39, $29, $25. RENTALS, skis, snowboards, or snow blades, $35, $23 for juniors. INSTRUCTION half-day group lesson $39, one-hour private lesson $89 ($5 holiday surcharge) LODGING available on mountain

QUECHEE LAKES 1 River Rd., Quechee, 802.295.9356. | Info@QuecheeClub.com | www.quecheeclub.com VERTICAL DROP 650 ft TRAILS 12 TRAILS; 40 percent novice, 50 percent intermediate, 10 percent expert SNOWBOARD AREA none, but snowboarders are welcome to use downhill TRAILS and a terrain park LIFTS one chair, one T-bar, one handle tow, one double chair HOURS Fri., Sat., and Sun. from 9 am to 4 pm. During school vacations and Christmas break, also open Mon. through Fri. from 9 am to 4 pm RATES daily LIFTS, $35 and $28 for children; half-day, $30 and $24; twilight, 2 pm to close, $10 and $8; Sun. from 9 am to noon, $30 and $24. Holiday periods are blacked out; only season-pass holders and members can ski. RENTALS, skis $26.95, $17.95 for junior equipment; snowboards $26 for adults and juniors INSTRUCTION $45 for a group lesson, $70/hour for a private lesson LODGING nearby

SMUGGLERS' NOTCH Rte. 108, Smugglers' Notch | 802.644.8851, 800.451.8752, or 802.644.1111 for snow conditions. The trail system extends over Morse, Madonna, and Sterling Mountains. | smuggs@smuggs.com | www.smuggs.com VERTICAL DROP 2610 ft TRAILS 78 total; 19 percent novice, 50 percent intermediate, 31 percent expert Snowboarding area two terrain parks and one half-pipe SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 62 percent LIFTS six double chairs, two surface LIFTS HOURS weekdays from 8:30 am to 4 pm, weekends from 8 am to 4 pm RATES regular-season LIFTS, $58, $42 for youths under 19 and seniors 65-69; half-day, $44 and $32; holidays, $66 and $44; half-day, $48 and $34; early or late season, before Dec. 10 or after April 4, $40 and $30; half-day, $30 and $20. RENTALS, skis or snowboard $42, $33 for youths under 18 INSTRUCTION $36 for group lessons; $85 or $70 for a private lesson, depending on time of day LODGING on mountain EVENTS Please check Web site for the many seasonal EVENTS

STOWE MOUNTAIN RESORT 5781 Mountain Rd., Stowe | 802.253.3000, 802.253.3600 for ski conditions, and 800.253.4154 for reservations. | Alpine tickets at Stowe are also honored at the Stowe Mountain Cross-Country Center. | info@stowe.com | www.stowe.com VERTICAL DROP 2360 ft TRAILS 48 total; 16 percent novice, 59 percent intermediate, 25 percent expert SNOWBOARD AREA beginner park, mini-park, advanced-terrain park, and super-pipe SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 73 percent LIFTS one eight-passenger gondola, one high-speed quad chair, one triple chair, six double chairs, three surface LIFTS HOURS weekdays from 8 am to 4 pm, weekends from 7:30 am to 4 pm, night skiing Thurs., Fri., and Sat. from 5 to 9 pm RATES ticket prices TBA. RENTALS, skis or snowboard $27, $19 for children 12 and under ($33 and $26 on holidays) INSTRUCTION $38 group, $95 for private LODGING more than 60 country inns and lodges are at the slopes or nearby EVENTS Jan. 6, 2006: "Torchlight Parade and Fireworks," - Experience the magic as Stowe Mountain Resort comes alive with a spectacle of light. Jan. 8 to 10, 2006: "Eastern Cups," This annual FIS and USSA sanctioned race is part of a season long series for the best men racing in the east

STRATTON SKI AND SUMMER RESORT Rte. 30, Bondville | 802.297.2200, 800.787.2886 for reservations, or 802.297.4211 for snow conditions. | info@stratton.com | www.stratton.com VERTICAL DROP 2003 ft TRAILS 90 total; 42 percent novice, 31 percent intermediate, 27 percent expert SNOWBOARD AREA six terrain parks and a night-lit half-pipe SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 90 percent LIFTS one gondola, four high-speed six-passenger LIFTS, four quad chairs, one triple chair, one double chair, two surface LIFTS, three magic carpets HOURS daily from 8:30 am to 4 pm RATES weekday LIFTS, $59, $52 for teens and seniors, $46 for juniors 7-12 and seniors 70 and over; half-day, $47, $39, and $32; weekends/holidays, $72, $60, and $51; half-day, $54, $45, and $38. RENTALS, skis, weekdays $29, $19 for juniors, weekends/ holidays, $32 and $22; snowboards, weekdays $37 and $32, weekends/holidays $43 and $37. INSTRUCTION, $35 for group lessons, private lessons start at $90/hour LODGING on the mountain and nearby EVENTS please call for information on upcoming EVENTS

SUGARBUSH RESORT 1840 Sugarbush Access Rd., Warren | 802.583.2381, 802.583.SNOW for snow conditions, and 800.53.SUGAR for LODGING reservations. | Skiing on six mountain peaks, all within Sugarbush North and South. | info@sugarbush.com | www.sugarbush.com VERTICAL DROP 2600 ft TRAILS 111 total; 21 percent novice, 44 percent intermediate, 35 percent expert Snowboarding area nine terrain parks and a regulation half-pipe SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 68 percent LIFTS seven quad chairs, two triple chairs, four double chairs, three surface LIFTS HOURS weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm, weekends and holidays from 8 am to 4 pm RATES LIFTS, TBA for 2005-2006 season. RENTALS, skis and snowboards, $32, $24 for juniors; half-day, $27 and $19 INSTRUCTION $39 for a group lesson, $85/hour for private lesson LODGING over 6000 beds available EVENTS Please call or view Web site for updated EVENTS

SUICIDE SIX 14 The Green, Woodstock | 802.457.6661, or 800.448.7900 for LODGING. | Includes a cross-country-ski area and sports center with pool, indoor tennis, squash courts, and Swedish massage. Suicide Six and the Woodstock Ski Touring Center are both part of the Woodstock Inn and Resort. | email@woodstockinn.com | www.woodstockinn.com VERTICAL DROP 650 ft TRAILS 23 total; 30 percent beginner, 40 percent intermediate, 30 percent advanced SNOWBOARD AREA half-pipe SNOWMAKING CAPACITY 50 percent LIFTS two double chairs, one J-bar HOURS daily from 9 am to 4 pm RATES weekday LIFTS, $29, $23 for children under 15 and seniors 65 and over; half-day, $23 and $18; weekends and holidays, $50 and $34; half-day, $36 and $28. RENTALS, skis $28, children $23 (half-day $20); snowboards $34, children $28 (half-day $24) INSTRUCTION group lesson $30, private lesson $60 LODGING at Woodstock Inn and Resort, ski and RENTALS included with rooms Sun. through Thurs. (non-holiday). Plenty of LODGING nearby